About us
Who we are
PAUDEN strengthens the systems that keep communities safe and resilient by connecting citizens, leaders, institutions, and partners to practical programmes that deliver measurable change.
PAUDEN was shaped by realities many communities experience daily: insecurity, limited opportunities, weak trust systems, neglect, and a lack of shared accountability. These challenges affect not only safety, but also education, livelihoods, mental wellbeing, business confidence, and social cohesion.
We believe security is not only the responsibility of uniformed services. It is also built in classrooms, homes, marketplaces, workplaces, and local institutions—through values, prevention, opportunity, and the courage to do what is right.
Our Mission
To empower people, engage leaders, and connect institutions by advancing community security, corporate responsibility, and innovative development—ensuring that grassroots progress flows upward into national priorities and global prosperity.
Our Vision
To contribute to a world where Africa’s communities shine as models of peace, resilience, and shared responsibility—where local progress inspires global transformation.
Our Core Priorities
To foster safe, resilient, and inclusive communities by advancing community security, corporate social responsibility, ethical leadership, economic empowerment, sustainability, education, and advocacy—ensuring that local initiatives shape national progress and global prosperity.
What we do
Global Outlook, African Roots
Though born in Nigeria, PAUDEN’s outlook is universal. Our programs align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that every local action contributes to global progress.
We welcome partnerships from governments, embassies, philanthropists, development agencies, private sector leaders, and individuals who share our belief that Africa’s progress is the world’s progress.
Working with PAUDEN means joining a collaborative platform that connects grassroots needs with international resources, ensuring that investments create visible, credible, and lasting change.
What Makes PAUDEN Unique
- Focused & Relevant – tackling the most urgent foundations of development: security and responsibility.
- Locally Grounded – strategies shaped by real community experiences.
- Globally Connected – aligned with international best practices and SDGs.
- Government Friendly – complementing national priorities and policies.
- Private Sector Aligned – ensuring CSR is impactful, visible, and rewarding.
- Donor Attractive – transparent, scalable, and impact-driven.
- Diplomatic Appeal – a credible partner for embassies, philanthropists, and international actors.
Meet Our Team
Amb. Prince Habib Mohammed
Founder/CEO
Mohammed Basa
Director of Policy, Research, communication, program and Strategic Development
Aare Sooko Oladotun Hassan Esq
Chief Legal Adviser/Head, Corporate Governance
Dr. Aisha Aminu Muhammad
Executive Director of Health and Wellness Initiative
Prof Olayemi Mikail Olaniyi
Strategic Consultant on Cybersecurity and Intelligent Systems
Ogwuche Ernest
Social Media Manager
Yusuf Abubakar Saka
Head of Digital Systems & Technology.